Today’s gear is all about collaborations. Everyone is getting together to make products that are either super limited, super dope or both.
Check out a few of this week’s coolest collabos, only in Gear of The Day.
SUNGLASSES
Who: Raf Simons x Linda Farrow
What: Aviator Sunglasses
Where: Restir
When: Now
GG Certified: Menswear label Raf Simons has ventured into sunglasses and got help from Linda Farrow, whose company which was established in 1970, has worked with dozens of other designers for some really cool sunglasses. You can’t beat that. Plus, you can never go wrong with an aviator.
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TRANSPORTATION
Who: LDG x Hurley
What: Phantom 4D Bike
Where: Only on display at select Hurley events.
When: At the Salvation Malibu store opening event today, July 7th.
GG Certified: Limited to only 5 and mirroring Phantom 4D’s innovation-meets-lifestyle-meets-art, the custom-created LDG capsule collection bike is the latest bike collaboration between LDG and Hurley, hand-painted by LDG’s Joshua P. Harris.
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LDG X Hurley Summer 2011 Teaser from LIVERY DESIGN GRUPPE on Vimeo.
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KICKS
Who: A Bathing Ape x adidas
What: adidas Original Superstar 80s
Where: Bape Stores
When: August 13th
GG Certified: Similar to the highly sought after pair that was released in 2003, the updated BAPE x adidas Originals Super Ape Star will be available once again, this time in new colorways and as an addition to the B-Sides Collection. If you are a fan of the brand, limited edition shoes or shell toe adidas, then these work out perfectly.
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Bape x adidas Originals Superstar 80s – Fall/Winter 2011 ‘B-Sides’ from Highsnobiety on Vimeo.
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A Bathing Ape x adidas.
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SHOES
Who: Ronnie Fieg x Sebago
What: Womens Boat Shoe (First Look)
strong>Where: David Z.
When: Spring 2012
GG Certified: It’s a women’s shoe that the guys wouldn’t mind wearing, plus the texture and cutout detail is very cool. Definitely something to look forward to for next spring season.